In “When the Camera Takes Over for the Eye” Roberta Smith explains how more and more people are using technology to their advantage. Smith writes that many people are taking pictures of works of art. I agree with Smith, many people are turning to cellphones to capture images, it might be the easiness of being able to take a picture by just pressing a button while a professional camera may sometimes require the photographer to set the aperture, shutter speed and such. But there are two ways of looking at this. One is that while taking a picture of the work of art one may be more focused on getting the perfect picture instead of being focused on admiring the artwork. Another would be that a picture can capture a moment forever and make it a memorable experience as Smith writes “…more generously, the camera is a way of connecting, participating and collecting fleeting experiences”. In my opinion, taking pictures of pictures does no harm as long as one remembers to enjoy the artwork with their own eyes instead of relying on a picture.
